The Thrill of the Chase
The chase is a staple of action cinema. These films break tense scenarios down to bitesize chunks, giving an adrenaline shot to put us on the edge of our seats.
Programmed by Philip Ilson | Total running time 104min
Films in this programme
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1745
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Oksijan
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Hot and Cold
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Les Misérables
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Till One Cries
Film 1
1745
In the year of the Jacobite rising, two slave sisters escape into the Scottish wilderness.
Dir Gordon Napier. UK 2017. 19min
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Festival guests
These members of the filmmaking team are expected to attend the festival:
- Gordon Napier, Director; Moyo Akande, Cast
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Film 2
Oksijan
The true story of a seven-year-old Afghan boy who finds himself trapped in a refrigerated truck with 14 other refugees as they are smuggled into the UK. Featuring Ella Purnell.
Dir Edward Watts. UK 2017. 19min
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Festival guests
These members of the filmmaking team are expected to attend the festival:
- Edward Watts, Director
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Film 3
Hot and Cold
Ciepło-zimno
One meeting between two women, made in one shot. Two complete strangers bump into each other. One needs money, the other wants to take revenge on her husband.
Dir Marta Prus. Poland 2016. 35min
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Festival guests
These members of the filmmaking team are expected to attend the festival:
- Marta Prus, Director
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Film 4
Les Misérables
Pento has just joined the Seine-Saint-Denis anti-crime brigade. With his teammates, he develops specific methods.
Dir Ladj Ly. France 2017. 15min
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Film 5
Till One Cries
Bis einer weint
Hanna meets Tim. They push each other to their limits.
Dir Benjamin Leichtenstern. Germany 2016. 16min
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Festival guests
These members of the filmmaking team are expected to attend the festival:
- Benjamin Leichtenstern, Director
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2018 Festival submissions
2018 BFI London Film Festival submissions are now open.
